And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever be among you in your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; as ye do, so he shall do.
And if a foreigner lives among you, or anyone who comes to be with you in future generations, and wants to make a fire offering that pleases the LORD, they should do it exactly the same way you do.
This verse shows that God welcomes foreigners to worship Him using the same methods and requirements as the Israelites.
📚 Historical Context
This was given to the Israelites during their wilderness wandering, establishing rules for worship in the Promised Land. In ancient times, religious practices were typically exclusive to ethnic groups, but God was instructing Israel that foreigners could participate fully in their worship system. The 'fire offerings' were sacrificial rituals where animals or grain were burned on the altar as acts of worship and devotion to God.
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